Peru 1880-YJ sol
This specimen was lot 72298 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2022), where it sold for $360. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU. Sol, 1880-YJ. Lima Mint. NGC MS-62+. A frosty and mostly argent crown, this elegant example offers solid brilliance and exhibits just a hint of champagne toning at the edges." This type was struck in 1880 with numerous varieties (KM 196.5 Type III, Letters R B on stems flanking date, 196.6 Letters R B on ribbon of wreath and 3 berries in bunch, 196.7 3 berries in bunch, 196.8 Without extra letters, 2 berries in bunch, 196.29 Without extra letters on stem, 3 berries) so minor that the auctioneers did not bother to attribute this example. We think it is KM 129.29 as the obverse shows only a "B" on the pedestal and no letters on the stems of the wreath on the reverse. One may note that 1880 was in the midst of the War of the Pacific and Lima was occupied by Chilean troops.
Recorded Mintage: unknown.
Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 196.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Raymond, Wayte, The Silver Dollars of North and South America, 2nd Ed., Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing, 1964.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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